Kanguru QSX Manuel d'utilisateur

Kanguru QSXUser GuideCopyright 2009, All Rights Reserved.

102.4.2 Formatting your hard drives using Mac OSFrom the 1. Finder menu bar, select Utilities from the Go menu.Double-click 2. Disk Utility in the U

112.5 Disconnecting the Kanguru QSXDo not disconnect the QSX from your computer while transferring files or while applications or files stored on the

122.6 Using HotSwap! The Kanguru QSX comes with a third party application, HotSwap!. HotSwap! allows you to easily add and remove eSATA devices with a

132.6.1 Connecting the QSX using HotSwap! To connect the QSX using HotSwap!:Connect the QSX via the eSATA interface.1. Right click on the 2. HotSwap!

143. Storage ModesThe following sections will describe, in detail, each of the storage modes that are supported by the Kanguru QSX. 3.1 BIG BIG Confi

153.2 JBOD JBOD Configuration – 001JBOD (Just a Bunch of Disks) storage mode enables each hard drive to be seen and operate separately as independent

163.3 RAID1 (SAFE)RAID1 (SAFE) Configuration – 011RAID1 (SAFE) storage mode saves all data in duplicate on separate drives, providing real time backup

173.4 RAID0 (FAST)RAID0 (Fast) Configuration – 010 RAID0 (FAST) storage mode distributes data across both hard disks in a striped array.

184. TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause Possible SolutionQSX is not powering on.Power adapter is not connected correctly.Make sure that the power a

195. WARRANTY This product carries a 1 year warranty from the date of purchase on the enclosure, and a 3 year warranty from the date

2NOTICES AND INFORMATIONPlease be aware of the following points before using your Kanguru QSX Copyright© 2009, Kanguru Solutions. All rights reserved.

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3Table of ContentsTable of ContentsNotices and Information ...21. Introduction .

4Introduction1. IntroductionThank you for purchasing the Kanguru QSX from Kanguru Solutions. The Kanguru QSX features dual SATA hard drives (HDDs), al

5Introduction1.2 System RequirementsOperating System •Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/7 ○Mac OS 10.3 or later ○Linux ○Intel Pentium-III 500MHz equi

62. Basic OperationThe Kanguru QSX is extremely versatile and can meet almost any storage need. It can be configured to operate in several different

72.2.1 eSATA ConnectionWhen connecting the QSX via eSATA, it may not appear in your computer right away. The Kanguru QSX is hotswap compatible. Howeve

82.3 Setting the Storage ModeYou can configure the way the Kanguru QSX operates by adjusting the dip switches located on the back of the unit (see sec

92.4 Formatting Large Volumes (for BIG and RAID0 modes)When using your Kanguru QSX in either BIG or RAID0 (FAST) storage modes, they will initially ap